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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.66, 1,466.45 and 596.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.66, 1,466.45 and 596.91 is: 823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.66 : 1,466.45 = 596.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.66/1,466.45 = 596.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.66x = 1,466.45 × 596.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.66x = 875,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,338.67/1,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.72

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